NCI Group, Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Amputations - LITHIA SPRINGS, Georgia
| Employer | NCI Group, Inc |
| Address | 2280 Monier Avenue |
| City, State ZIP | LITHIA SPRINGS, Georgia 30122 |
| Report ID | 2020021718 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2020 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified |
| Source of Injury | Reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.76798, -84.64960 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an overhead crane to move a coil to a staging rack. After setting the coil down next to another coil, the employee did not move the chain, which was caught between the two coils. When the employee went to move the crane with the lodged chain, the coil became unstable and began to fall. The employee stepped out onto the staging rack to stabilize the coil with his hands. The coil was too heavy and fell onto the rack and the employee's right and left legs. As a result, the employee suffered amputation of the left leg and a fracture to the right leg.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2020, a worker at NCI Group, Inc in LITHIA SPRINGS, Georgia suffered amputations to the leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with reels, rolls, spools, coils, cones identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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